Using your list, hypothetically lets say the Rams dont go for the homerun ball and select a lineman early (1st rd). Who would you draft in the later rounds to play guard and tackle that could be almost as effective?
I wouldn't go lower than one of these guys at Tackle, or maybe two of these guys to fulfill both positions:
4. Antonio Richardson OT, Tennessee 6'6” 336
Measurables: Arm length: 35”; Official 40 yard dash: 5.3; 10 yard dash: 1.80; Bench Press: 36 reps; Broad jump: DNP; 3 cone drill: DNP.
Strengths: Prototypical size, and weight for an OT. Very strong, very powerful. Has decent technique in pass pro. Quick feet for a big man. Good kickslide, and good initial punch. Saw him in a help situation, and still able to come off and pick up a blitzer. Can get to the next level, and is a good drive blocker. Capable of collapsing the defensive line on a down block. Good leverage, understands angles, and shades. Would work in zone or man schemes.
Weaknesses: Not always consistent. Doesn’t always play to potential. Can get sloppy with his hands, and feet, especially as the game wears on. Not nasty, but will finish his man. Can get beat to the inside. Plays with too wide of base sometimes.
Summary: Lots of potential, perfect size and weight. Needs better conditioning, and needs to clean up some technique issues, but has the tools to be special if motivated to do so. There’s good and bad tape on him, but he can be a beast.
5. Joe Bitonio OT/G, Nevada 6’4” 302
Measurables: Arm length: 33 7/8”; Official 40 yard dash: 4.9; 10 yard dash: 1.71; Bench Press: 22 reps; Broad jump: 114.0”; 3 cone drill: 7.37.
Strengths: Plays with an edge, and likes to finish defenders. Absolutely glides in pass pro, and excelled against top 10 – 20 edge rushers, including Anthony Barr who he shut down. Great leverage player, and always goes forward when run blocking. He’s a smart, versatile, adaptive, and strong lower body. A plus athlete, and is said to be able to play every position on the offensive line.
Weaknesses: Can use his hands too much, too wide. Needs to add weight, and might be best utilized as a Guard, because of his tenacious run blocking, and not ideal size for an OT.
Summary: Very skilled, very smart, and a very smooth underrated athlete. I think he would be an asset to any team, and can play any position in a pinch. Could add some weight, and upper body strength. He had a great combine, and he may have played his way to the top of the 2nd round.
6. Zack Martin OT/G/C, Notre Dame 6’4” 308
Measurables: Arm length: 32 7/8”; Official 40 yard dash: DNP; 10 yard dash: DNP; Bench Press: 29 reps; Broad jump: 106.0”; 3 cone drill: 7.65.
Strengths: Experts say that he can play every position on the offensive line. Martin is a very smooth, and technical player. Exceptional experience, he started 52 games at Notre Dame. Great balance, hands, feet, and kickslide. Team captain, he’s a very clean player. Gets to the next level with ease, and can combo block.
Weaknesses: Not ideal size, and arm length to be an OT, but not powerful enough, yet, to be an effective drive blocker in the run game, nor does he have experience as a Guard.
Summary: Rated as a mid first rounder by most, but I think he’s a bit of a tweener. He’s a tackle only, IMO, but he’s not ideally suited to play there. I think he can play tackle at the next level, but he will have to gain good weight and strength.
7. Ja’Waun James OT, Tennessee 6’6” 311
Measurables: Arm length: 35”; Official 40 yard dash: 5.34; 10 yard dash: DNP; Bench Press: 22 reps; Broad jump: 103.0”; 3 cone drill: 7.42.
Strengths: Started all 49 games played. Big, strong player with ideal size, and length for an OT. Very powerful drive blocker against top competition in the SEC. Can combo, cut, and down block effectively. Good initial pop, but sometimes loses separation. Can zone, or man block. Quick feet, and smooth runner.
Weaknesses: Can struggle a little in space, and doesn’t always stick. Can get a little upright in pass pro, and can get a little sloppy at times.
Summary: Prototypical size. Needs to be coached up in a few areas, such as taking better angles in space, and better overall technique and footwork. Looks like a day one starter, and has a chance to be a very good OT on either side. Is said to have outstanding intangibles: smart, and well respected.
Others:
Jack Mewhort
and then, these are the lower Guards that I like:
Brandon Thomas:
Better athlete than expected. Love his versatility. Long arms - 34 3/4. Needs to work on kickslide to be effective tackle. G/T.
Dakota Dozier:
6'4" 314 Almost 34" arms. Had a good East/West week. Smooth. Not quick, but very good hips and flexion. Needs to work on kickslide in pass pro. G/T.
Kadeem Edwards:
Very quick feet and good flexion. 6'4" 313 with 35 1/2" arms. G/T.
Jon Halapio:
6" 3 323 Guard only, but I like his power, and movement skills. G/C.
Hard to give you exact players without availability, or draft position. Hope this suffices.
